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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-16
THE PRESBYTERIANS.
Proceedings Of the Third Days Session of
Indiana Synod, in Session at Wabash.

Special to the Indianapolis journal
WABASH. Oct 15.-The third day of the meet
ing of the Indiana State Synod opened at $50
this morning with devotional exercises by Rev.
f. J. Cunningham, of Charlottesville.
The judicial commission reported. reversing
the decision of the Presbytery of FIT Wayne in
the case of A. J. Taylor, and the same was re-
manded to the presbytery for another trial.
The whole subject of synodlcal sustentation
was referred to committee which reported an
overture for the selfsupport of the Presby-
terrain Church of Indiana, including, also, the
matter of synodcal missionary work in the
State.
Judge Davis. of Terre Haute, chairman OF the
finance committee, read the treasurer's report,
showing the finances of the church to be in ex-
celient condition. and DIR. Gilliand. of Evans
vile, from tho committee ministerial relief.
made very satisfactory report.
Rev L. E. Hughes, Of Lagrange, from the
committee on freedmen, submitted a f1attering
report of the work accomplished during the
year. and Rev. W. P Kouts, of Cutler, presen-
ted series of resolutions on temperance, which
was adopted.
Rev. w. j. Vigus, Of the American Bible So
cety, delivered short address on the work of
that organization. and the synod recommended
1t TO the contin ued favor of the public.
Rev A j. Reynolds. of Albion. read the re-
port OF the committee on education.
Rev. DR.. Kendall from tho committee on
aid for colleges, stated that appeals for this
cause had been generously responded to.
All the records Of the presbyteries except
Whitewater. which was not represented, were
submitted and approved
At the afternoon session DR.. Hutchinson, Of
New Albany, reported obituaries of Samuel
Lynn, Of Evaneville Edwin Black, of Green
castle, and Thomas Allerdice, of Waveland, who
died during the year.
E. 2. Whallon. of Vincennes, and Judge
Walker, of Madison. were chosen trustees of
Hanover College. and a committee consisting of
DR.. Mofatt. of Fort Wayne; DIR. Kair, of La
fayette, and DR.. Hutchinson. of New Albany,
was appointed to obtain information to synod
ica sustentation.
The report of the Womans Home Missionary
Society was received, showing that that body
had raised over $50. 600 the past year
Tonight, Rev. DR. Joseph Tuttle, of Wabash
College, Crawfordsville, delivered splendid ad-
dress on the subject "a Backward Glance at
Our Church One Hundred Years Ago." to an
immense audience. There will be or three
synodical meetings tomorrow. and the body
will adjourn tomorrow evening.
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evidently been going for years past 1t is
ton. At the last election however the Democratic
candidate failed to be elected, and W. s. Persises
Republican was successful. When the time came
to turn the books and the cash there was some
delay, but finally settlement was had when it was
made puohc for the hrst time that instead of SIG 900
cash on hands there was that amount in notes soma
of them several years old, others that are
less by every effort and threats of suit the retiring
OF the total amount leaving shortage of about $12
ooo. MI Straker, the retiring treasurer. is abund-
will loose nothing The entire fault is in oaning the
money ana being unable TO cash the notes. not
charged that Straker is a detaul1er himself
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Murder at Evansville.

EVANSVILLE. Ind, Oct. 15.-At $50 this evening
Fred Gouenette, an Italian, murdered Mrs. Alice
Lewis the wife os mechanic shooting her three
times. 1t was of the most cold booded and de
hberate murders committed here. Mrs
Gouenette had been washing for Mrs. Lewis and
while in her house stole some gold ;avvarv
search. warrant was issued and the articles were
recovered Gouenette got drunk and called at the
Lewis residence to settle He atterntrd n,
shoot Lewis but the latter into the house to Sc
cure his revolver The enraged Italian then turned
on Mrs. Lewis and shot her three times. she dying
half an hour later. Gouenette captured and Is
now in jail He has been engaged in the fruit business
and is worth considerable money
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foreign and colonial affairs; is personally ac-
qua:nted with the Leading statesmen of Europe,
and his alliance with the house of Rothschild
will give him invaluable knowledge of
tho financial condition of the Eu-
ropean powers. He is n very faint Home
ruler, but very strong cham pion OF the great
ness and ascendency of England. The disap-
pearapce of Sir Charles Dixie leaves him, to the
Liberals, the only possible candidate for For
eign Secretary. and during European war the
Foreign Secretary not the specialist IN Irish af-
fairs. would be the effeciual Prime Minister of
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Steamship News.
SOUNDS LIKE FICTION,
A BLIND MAN RESTORED TO SIGHT.
REMARKABLE CURE OF A. D. WHITIMORE.
$50 E. Washington Street. Indiananolis

a. Us
553 e. Washington Street, Indianapolis.
Mr.. fWhitimore, R. r. engineer while running
on his engine contracted eyes from cold and ex-
posure At first he thought but little of it, using SIM
pie domestic remedies until they got quite bad. He
then sought the advice and services of Regular
oculist who treated him months his eyes
tnualy growing worse. After his money was ex.
hausted he was sent to hospital where he remained
until the sight of gons and the other
giving away. Seeing the advertisement of DIR.
Barker who was then at GA East Market street. ne
resolved to call upon him, but being discouraged bv
his physician, who told him that DR.. Barker was an
advertising quack who would soon put out the other
eye, he changed his mind ard kept on getting blind
the Regular way. His friends called his attention
to the remarkable cures which DR.. Barker was per-
forming, and insisted that he should see him. With
sight gone, purse empty, entirely discouraged firmly
believing that life to him must be continual night
he finally called on DR.. Barker After most critical
examination, the question what do you think Of
my case doctor9" was asked The reply came and
with it. hope. Il will you in from three to five
weeks. The feeling of this unfortunate can be bet
ter imagined than described, when leaving the Office
he exclaimed, IF this is a quack, may the gooi
Lord send us shower of them he has done more for
me in fifteen minutes than all the regulars "a did r
fifteen months The ultimate result is explained in
the following
OPEN LETTER:
DR.. BARKER-I was sorry did not see you off
the train had just left got to the depot SO re-
turned to your Office and found it full. When told
them you had gone home, lady cried, she had
graduated lids. told her to the ply stefan who
doctored and she said he had trestne her for
nine months until she nearly blind. There has
been host of people looking for you. I told them
that they would have to wait for your return visit or
go to Cincinnati to you. Doctor the old lady is
getting along nicely her eye nice and clear There
rs no Inflammation at all. She rests well at night
fThis lady was blind from cataracts) And MY EYE
Is AS CLEAR AS PEELED ONION, AND DON'T
BOTHER ME BIT. I have three cataract cases
for you and will have many more when you re.
turn. Give this letter to the people, and let them
know what we think of you. I told young doctor
that you knew more in day than any of these
regulars did in year. He said you understood
your business When 1 told him of the number of
operations you performed. he asked me how you
Strengthened cross eyes. told him you did it so
quick could not tell and he said you was wonder.
ful man in your business told him these eve doc.
tors here ought to take few lessons from you that
you would not charge them much. Well. this is ALL
from your humble patient,
A. D. WHITIMORE,
553 East Washington street.
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Racing at Jerome Park.
The Trial of ''ISiinky' Morgan.

CLEVELAND. O.. Oct, IA jury in the .Blinky''
Morgan case. at Revenna O.. secured this after
noon, and court adjourned until Monday morning
when the taking of testimony will begin Morgan
appears in court each day attred in a black suit and
spotess linen. He is always ceauly shaver and has
more the appearance of a college pro-
fessor than burglar and murderer. During
the examination of the jurors Morgan has been
watchful than his attorneys. He reads
human nature at glance and sometimes told his at
torneys challenge jurors who aid please him
before a question was asked While in court the
prisoner is guarded by two deputy sheriffs, and a
guard of six deputies escorts him and from the
attempt at escape
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of the telegraph to Jay Could Mr. CARROTS
opposition to that sale is well known. It is now re-
ported that the result reached by means that
We're crooked, say the least In other words that
Mr.. Garrett was not only dumfou nde6 when he
heard of the SAFE but that his astonisnment was in.
tensied when he heard that certain cabegrans of vi
tai Importance which he had sent while
the deal pending, did reach
those for whom they intended, ard that
the negotiations concluded in consequence. The
reports also deal with her matters such estrange-
ment between Mr. Garrett aad of his close
friends No one knew anything positive about the
rumors but they general that they gained
Siderable credence. Vice-president Spencer knew
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Aid for Striking Miners.

PoTrsvILLE. Pa, Oct. 15-Dstrct Assembly 1S4,
Knights of Labor. composed exclusively of railroad
men, met in this city to-day. resolution was passed
unanimously extending material aid to the anthracite
miners now strike by immediate contributions
from the treasures of the local assemblies and also
by general collections to be taken up in the mme-
diate future.
PoTTsvILLE. Pa, Oct. 1.-The joint committee of
the Knights Labor and Miners and Laborers Anal
gamated Association m ct in this city to-day. William
Broderick dispatched to the Lehigh region with
orders disburse 81 600 among the striking miners
there during next week. a resolution fight the
battle of the strikers to the end passed.
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ST. LOUIS AGAIN SHUT OUT
Association Champions Make Only Two
Actual Hits Off GetZein's Pitching.
And Are Outplayed at All Points by the De-
troits-Indianapolis Suffers Another De-
feat at Cleyeland-Race Track News.
Special to the indianapolis Journal

cpeCIaI 70 TIC InulAnaDOIls JournaL
CLEVELAND. o., Oct 15.-The Cleveland and
Indianapolis clubs played very loose and
wobbly game of ball at Association Park this
afternoon, and Cleveland finally got run to
the good of Indianapolis and stayed there. The
weather was cold and everybody was glad when
the nine innings were finished. Marrlson and
thinner and Healy and Arundel were the bat
terrier, and both pitchers were hit equally hard.
Arundel outdId thinner in errors, and his bad
throwing, with the poor work of Myers, lost the
game for the visitors Score:
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Totals LII Is y 70 8 Totals
Score by innings:

Cleveland. -1 o 9 2 Oil
Indianapolis ----.--.O o o L DO
Earned runs-Ceveland. 3; Indianapolis. 5.
Two-base hits-Zimmer, McCseachy.
Stolen bases-Stricker (2). Mexican. Gilks ~
Simon. Seery 81, Stricken Bassett ~, Brown Myers
(2|
Total bases clean hits-Cleveland, IL; Indianap.
Oils IL.
Left on bases-Cleveand A; indianapolis. TO-
First base errors-Cleveland, 4: Indianapolis 2.
First base on balls-By Morrison. 6-Seery, Shom-
berg (2). Denny, Brown, Heay. By Healy, 3-Strick-
err Morrison CD
Hit by pitched ball-By Healy, ALLEN. By Nor
rison 3-Seery (2) Myers
Struck out-By Morrison, 4-Seery ~, Brown,
Myers "
Wild pitches-Denny. 1: Healy 1; Morrison, 2.
Passed balls-Zmmer, 1; Arundle q
Time of game-2:2O.
Umpires-Joe Ardner r. w. Wright.
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River Steamer Burned.

EVANSVILLE Ind, Oct. 15.-The steamboat Silver
Cloud, captain Sleeth, burned Birmingham Ky
the Tennessee river. to-day. The boat and cargo
total loss. No lives lost. The boat was on the
way to Paducah. The boat was owned by the Evans
vile, Paducah 81 Tennesse-river Packet Company.
Nearly all of the stockholders living here The
value of the boat is SIS 000 insured for the full
amount PRINCIPALLY in louisville agencies.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
No Reliable Foundation for the Rumor tina
President Grevy Intends to Resign.

No Reliable Foundation for the Isumor that
President Grevy Intends Resign.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LONDON, Oct. 15.-There is scarcely any one
in London who can give official information of
the highest order upon any matter whatsoever.
but it is believed that there is no foundation for
the report that NJ. Grevy intends TO resign the
Office of President of the French Republic. The
Caffareli affair will not induce him to resign
Nj. Grevy. it is said. must surely
tonary period and to leave to France the. very
valuable memory OF one who has served his al
losted time in the highest Office of the
the century. his would be the only
among the Emperors Kings and Presidents of
France which can be adorned with that measure
of comnlataness
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Obituary.

PARIS. KY Oct 15.-Elder John Allen Gano aged
eighty-two years. died his home near Centervile
this county at O'Clock yesterday morning. He was
of the founders of the Reformed Christian
Church, which had its start in this county nearly
sixty years ago. He a co-worker with Alexander
Campbell. Barton w. Stone and other noted divines
in a church which has e membership of more
than million in the United States.
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and the Russian official papers assert that he
counts his followers in northern Hindoostan by
thousands The English government seems
fully aware of the fact that Dhuleep Singh is
of it's most dangerous foes, and the English
press has devoted columns to the rebellious
Indian prince
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T-Traces of rair


CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-The jury in the case of Moses
Harris. the wealthy Hebrew corporation president
charged with receiving stolen goods into udee
Bakers court this morning and announced that they
were unable to come to agreement. All the way
through except ballot the vote stood six for
conviction and six for acquitta On the odd ballot
eight voted for Gcquittal. The jury was discharged
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LONDON Oct. 15-Mrs. Hughes Halletts solicitor
denies absolutely the statements of American papers
to the effect that Colonel Hughes Hallett has been
ing her investments and states for publication that
the iadys entire fortune settled upon herself
prior to her marriage, at her intended husbands
request, thereby stopping him from using it, even if
he so desired.
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The Aiesia.s Cholera Passenrer..

NEW YORK Oct 15.-There were two more deaths
from cholera on SwiIeburn island last night among
the Alesias passengers This brings the total deaths
from cholera up to date to twenty eight since tho
Alesia left Mediterranean ports.
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Garrett Prnmisas a san..tian

BALTIMORE, Oct. 15.-Raroad circles were per-
turbed. yesterday by rumors of a coming bombshelL
1t was impossible to get any official information but
according the reports. the that Robert
Garrett is said to be preparing viii be the greatest
sensation of the year. 1t il all about the sale
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A Whisky Dealer Assigns.

NEW YORK. Oct. 15.-Charles S. Bryce, wholesale
dealer in whisky made assignment to day His as
and liabilities unknown. For some time
past he has been carrying a large stock OF whisky
which he held for better prices but it was claimed
that it paid for About year ago he claimed TO
have at least 100000 in the business and was not
in debt
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RruIa Indians Arrested.

ST. PAUL Mimi. Oct. 15.-The Pioneer Press
learns that Major Anderson returned to Mitchell
OAK to-day, having in charge the ringleader in the
attack United States surveyors at the lower
Brule agency The arrests made by the Indian
police without difficulty, and further trouble is an
al
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A Mysterious Murder.

CAIRO. ILL.,, Oct. 15.-Near Wickliffe KY. this
morning Mrs. Moore, who had been left temporarily
alone at home, found lying In the yard with her
skull crushed and her throat cut. No clew to the
murderer. The motive is a mystery
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Other Games.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 15.-Athletic, 10; Philadel
phia, 8.
BALTIMORE Oct. 15.-Baltimore, z; Washing
ton, 5.
LoGANsPoRT Oct. 15.-Stars, z Elkhart g.
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lCopyright 1887 by the New York Associated Press
BERLIN, Oct. 15.-The relations between Germany
and Russia becoming more embttered. No mask
is now worn either side. The press of St. Peters
burg and Moscow is now permitted to indulge in its
natural disposition to abuse the Germans, and the
inspired here is not backward in responding in
kind. An article in the Kreuz Zeitung candidly
warns Russians that the Germans may favor
restoration of the ancient kingdom of Polan d.
consisting of the present provinces of Russian
Poland, and extending the Black sea- thus forming
a bulwark between the aggressive czardom and the
rest Of Europe. The Kreuz Zeitung contends that
Prussian Poland will be Germanized while
Russia has failed to Russianize her provinces The
Poles. the Zeitung ought to look the re-
generation of their country in Russia relying on the
support of Germany. Diplomatic intercourse between
the two governments is limited to unavoidable com.
munications.
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PIaninr-Mills Burned.

WILL'AMsPoRT. Pa, Oct 15.-The finishing and
warerooms of Kline Bros 6 Co.. and the planning
mills of the Novelty Mill Company and f. Powell
were burned this morning. Loss. $50 600; insur-
ance, $3S, 600. Over one hundred men are thrown
of employment.
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QUEENSTOWN. Oct. 15.-An election for municipal
officers held here to-day The result caused gen.
eral establishment, five Unionists being elected by
large majorties FIVE Nationalists and a stanoh
Conservative heading the poll by vote of 2 to 1.
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Printing Office and Warehouse Burned

MIsNEAPoLIs, Mimi. Oct 15.-Fre at Winnipeg
this morning destroyed the printing establishment
Buckles q Son and the commits sion warehouse of
Lees u Presses. The loss aggregates about 500 600.
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ST. LOUIS,

Earned runs-Detroit. 6. Three-base hit-Rich.
ardson. Stolen bases-Latham, Richardson, Bennett
81. Double plays-Bushong and Robinson; O'Neil,
Robinson and Comiskey.. First base bslls-La-
than, Foutz, Rowe, Robinson, Getzein, Bennett.
First base on errors-Detroit 3; ST. Louis, l.
Struck out-Detroit. 1; st. Louis. 4. Wild pitches
new and Kelly
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rCopyrsht 1887 by the New York Associated Press.
BERLIN, Oct. 15.-The latest official report con-
corning the Crown Prince who is at Baveno is TO the
effect that his voice is clearer and that he has per-
ceptbly improved. Since his stay there the conges-
ton of his throat has become very slight DR..
Schrader, German specialist who is attending the
Crown Prince, went to Baden Baden Thursday to
make report to Emperor William. He states that
the recent alarming reports greatly
exaggerated the condition of the Prince.
His voice is not restored but is fuller and his
ance is easier since he left Toblach No dangerous
developments are anticipated. He is taking better
care OF himself he does not go out in bad weather.
but remains in his rooms, which have a southern
posure The whole villa is heated by air.
These assurances do not calm the general uneasness
however. Nothing sufces except the regular official
bulletins The precautions announced having
been taken increase the distrus it being held that
they show that the Prince is sensitive the slightest
change In temperature.
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An Ex-Treasurer's Shortage.

special 10 the Indianapolis sonrnai
BLOOMINGTON. Ind, Oct l5.-Word has just been
received here of the shortage of the late Democratic
treasurer of Washington county, brought about by
plain violation of the statute of tho State that has
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Spurseon WIN Not Secede

LONDON, Oct. 5.-Mr. Sturgeon has abandoned
his intention to secede from the Baptist Church and
will adhere to the tenets of that denomination
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Bank Robbed OF 100000.

ELGIs ILL.,, Oct. 15.-The j. G. Baird s. Co. Bank
at st. Charles robbed of about $40 600 last
night. The safe blown to pieces with dynamite
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DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.

WASHINGTON. Oct 16 AN
For Ohio. Indiana and Enthusiastically warmea
weather. followed by cooler in Illinois, light to fresh
southwesterly winds veerng to northwesterly in Ill.
nois.
For Lower Michigan-Warmer followed ny cooler
fair weather followed by RAIN fresh to brisk south
westerly winds
For Upper Michigan and Wisconsin, Cooler; rain;
fresh to brisk southwesterlv winds becoming variable
Local Weather Record
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Sparring at Skelbyville.

Special to the Indianapolis onrnaL
SHELBYvILLE, Ind, Oct. 15.-The opera-han was
crowded to night the contest between Ed inland
champion of Indiana and j. Hanley champion Of
Nebraska and Colorado special train brought
fortyni sporting down from indianapolis.
Lively sparring matches took place between Marion
Scott and T. E. Cressie, William and
John Geyler, Sam Farmer and Lee
Hill George Geyler and John Geylers The intention
was for Ed inland and Jack Hanley to fight four
rounds or to finish for $500 sde but the marshal
interfered and they only gave friendly contest of
three rounds of three minutes each. inland appeared
TO be the best man the hrst two rounds but in the
last Hanley scored several good points.
Steamship News.
QUEENsTowN, Get. 15.-Arrived: Norseman from
Boston.
ScILLY. Oct. 15.-Arrived: Greece, from New York
for London.
New York, Oct. 15.-Arrived: Suevia, from Ham
burg; Leerdam, from Amsterdam.